It looks like a beta patch for Fallout 4 1.3 on Steam has been released. Among the fixes listed are a bunch of workshop related fixes to ease building and maneuvering pieces. Just a reminder that it is the beta for the patch so there may be further changes before an official release so try at your own risk. Mild spoilers in patch notes.

To get the Beta, you need to do the following:

Log into Steam

Right Click on Fallout 4 in your Library

Select Settings

Select Betas

A drop down menu will appear. Select Beta Update

Select OK

Wait a few minutes and Fallout 4 should update

When done, Fallout 4 should appear as Fallout 4 [beta] in your Library

If you decide you don’t want to run the Beta anymore, redo steps 1 – 4. At the drop down, select NONE – Opt out of all beta programs.

Beta Update 1.3.45

New Features

New ambient occlusion setting, HBAO+

New weapon debris effects (NVIDIA cards only)

Added status menu for settlers in your settlements

Added ability to rotate an object you are holding with left/right triggers and pressing down on left thumbstick lets you switch the rotating axis

Improved “ESDF” keys remapping support while in Workshop mode

Gameplay Fixes

General memory and stability improvements

Improved performance when looking through a scope

Fixed issue where player could warp to a different location when aiming